NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways today announced that The Back Nine will replace The Munch Factory as the restaurant vendor at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course, effective January 3, 2026.
Following six years of service, The Munch Factory concluded its operations at the golf course on November 7. The Department of Parks & Parkways expressed gratitude for the restaurant’s service and contribution to the community over the years.
“We are incredibly thankful to The Munch Factory and their culinary team for providing excellent food and hospitality to both golfers and guests,” said Michael Karam, Director of the Department of Parks and Parkways. “We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”
Beginning in January, golfers and guests will be able to enjoy The Back Nine. Offering savory burgers to fresh salads, the menu is designed to satisfy cravings and leave patrons feeling par-fectly full.
“The Back Nine is thrilled to join the Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course legacy,” said Keith Swanier, II, Owner of The Back Nine. “Whether you are looking for the perfect spot for a business lunch, a romantic date, a family outing, or a place to unwind after a day on the golf course, The Back Nine is the ideal destination. Our
restaurant invites you to make it your 19th hole! At The Back Nine, we’re committed to creating smiles ‘From the Tee to the Table.’”
During the transition period, Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course will remain open as usual, and updates on the restaurant’s opening will be shared via https://www.facebook.com/
About Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course
Managed by the City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways, the Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole, public course with a yardage of 6,665 at its longest tees, playing to a par of 72. Originally opened as the Pontchartrain Golf Course in 1956, this course was renovated in 1979 and renamed to honor the first African-American inducted in the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. For more information or to setup a tee time, visit https://www.playnolagolf.com/.